Over 60,000. This is the number that makes Molfetta the Italian municipality with the most emigrants abroad. And it is no coincidence that it was here that the new Executive of the Confederation of Italians Worldwide was presented yesterday, Friday, July 18. A meeting open to the press and citizens to tell about the goals, vision and future projects of the Apulian delegation, with a focus on the strategic role of Apulia in the context of tourism of territorial enhancement and destination wedding aimed at compatriots abroad.
So many people and families have left to seek their fortunes and build a new life in other countries, especially the United States, but never breaking their ties with their homeland.
“When our emigrants return here from all over the world, they generate a significant impact on the area, both on the economic and tourism side, but also in terms of connecting with their families, knowing the land of their ancestors is important.”
Roberto Pansini, president of Cim Puglia, said.
In fact, there are many Apulians who, while living abroad, decide to return to celebrate their marriage.
For Antonio Marzano, CIM National Manager for Wedding Tourism:
“A choice dictated not only by the beauty of the place but also because of the value of connecting with one’s land. A kind of reconnection with one’s past.”
the Honorable Angelo Sollazzo, Founder and President Emeritus of the IMC emphasized how important the presence of Italians abroad is, which is also an important resource in terms of trade:
“Italians abroad eat Italian, they import pasta, oil, wine. They are consumers but they are also popularizers, and this could raise the GDP incidence for the agribusiness sector from 13 percent to over 16 percent.”
The article Confederation of Italians in the World: new Apulia Region board comes from TheNewyorker.
